Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

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   WHAT AGE DO YOU ACCEPT?

   Usually 2 1/2 to 6 years old. Younger children need to be observed for readiness.

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   WHAT DOCUMENTS / PAPERS DO WE NEED TO PRESENT? IS THERE ENTRANCE TEST?

   Simply fill up Information Sheet and bring the child with you. No entrance test.

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   MY KID IS 3 YRS. OLD (OR 4 OR 5, ETC.). WHAT LEVEL WILL HE BE?

   The Montessori preschool approach does not use levels based on age. Instead it has AREAS of development. i.e .

   * Motor skill development or movement synchronization
   * Sensorial/Perceptual Development
   * Mathematics
   * Language – Reading and Writing

   Your child may be in any of these areas of development, depending on his development and interest. The 3-yr program is a total preparation for Grade 1.

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   WHY ARE CHILDREN OF DIFFERENT AGES MIXED IN A CLASS?

   There is synergy between the ages. The older ones develop responsibility and sense of achievement as they help the younger ones in the learning process. The younger ones in turn gets inspiration from the achievements of the older kids. The smaller ones also feel more comfortable working and verbally interacting with older kids.

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   WHERE DID YOUR TEACHERS STUDY/TRAIN?

   The head directress has a Phil. Diploma on Psychology and a Montessori Diploma from AMI in Toronto, Canada. The other teachers came from various schools, i.e. UST, UP, Ateneo, St. Scholastica, Assumption College, Holy Spirit, St. Paul, De la Salle. Some with Montessori training at London Montessori.

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   ARE THE CHILDREN TAUGHT THE SAME THINGS?

   Each child is guided individually. There may be 24 children in a room, doing 24 different things. Each child’s needs and interests are considered.

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   HOW MANY CHILDREN IN A CLASS?

   Maximum of 24 children each class with 2 teachers per class. There is also a roaming teacher on special interest such as Music and Big school transition lessons. There is 1 aide in each classroom and 1 aide in snack area. Average ratio is 1 teacher to 10 kids. Class ratio is 1:12. The younger children are supervised more closely. The older children require less supervision.

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   HOW MUCH IS THE TUITION, ETC.?

   (See table) emphasize that snacks books and materials, set of uniform are included.

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   WHEN DO WE ENROLL / PAY?

   You may enroll / pay now, or reserve (P1000) now and pay balance per schedule. Reservation fee is deductible from tuition.

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    ARE THE CHILDREN TAUGHT RELIGION?

    No. We leave that to the parents. The only activities related to religion are Halloween Trick or Treat and Christmas activities.

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    IS YOUR SCHOOL RECOGNIZED BY DEPT. OF EDUCATION?

    Yes. Holistic Education Montessori Center is registered with the Dept. of Education. It started operation in June 1997. Our current Registration No. is P-040 S. 2007

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    DO YOU HAVE A WEBSITE?

    Yes. www.hemontessori.com.ph or www.hemontessori.com